Potassium Nitrite

Potassium Nitrite

CAS: 7758-09-0
EINECS: 231-832-4
Formula: KNO2
Molecular Weight: 85.11

Details

Potassium Nitrite

 

CAS: 7758-09-0

EINECS: 231-832-4

Formula: KNO2

Molecular Weight: 85.11


Appearance: White or light yellow crystalline.

Synonyms: Nitrousacid, potassiumsalt; nitrousacid,potassiumsalt; Nitrousacidpotassiumsalt;

 

Soluble in ammonia and water, aqueous solution was alkaline. Slightly soluble in alcohol, not the solution in acetone. At 350. C decomposition begin to generate potassium and release nitric oxide gas. Asia potassium nitrate as oxidant, toxic! With organic matter. Contact with combustible mixture to combustion and explosion, and release toxic and irritating the peroxy nitrogen and nitric oxide gas. Mixed with iron salts or cyanide explode.

 

Hazard Codes: O, T, N

Risk Statements: 8-25-50

UN: 1488

Hazard Class 5.1

Packing Group II

RTECS: TT3750000

 

Quality Production and testing are organized strictly in accordance with national standard, qualities of products is in accordance with HG3-919-76.

Specification

Standard

KNO2

99%min

Chloride

0.02%max

Water-insoluble

0.01%max

Sulphate

0.02%max

Na

2.5%max

Heavy metal

0.005%max

Packing: 1KG, 5KG, 25kg bag or cardboard drum

 

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